Everything You Know About Rifampicin

Precautions

You're ready for the med precautions, obviously! Men, you've got to review your medical history. Your doc has to know about a history of diabetes, bleeding conditions, or liver disease. This antibiotic's not safe, not safe at all, when this applies to you! You know that. You're also going to want extra birth control. Men, this one means that hormonal pill for ladies isn't as effective. Keep the power in your hands. Wear soft contacts? Not on this med! You'll need glasses, since this med means staining of your soft contacts. Sad.

Don't forget about drug screening tests. This med makes the results inaccurate for many, many men. That's why you've got to tell your doc about this med when you need a test! Obviously, you've got to be ready for regular blood tests too. They're going to check on your infection. You stop this med when that's gone! Men, you've got to avoid taking this med with food. Take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Keep a huge, huge glass of water on hand when you're taking it, though. It helps!